Smart home

Since we originally visited the Weiser Kevo last fall, it has made its way to store shelves and online at BestBuy.ca, and it’s time to take a little more of an in-depth look at this imaginative device, allowing you to enter your house with just the touch of a finger and the magic of Bluetooth technology.  Is it easy to install?  Easy to program?  How is a home handyman novice like me going to fare with replacing a major lock in the house?  Click on to find out.

Enter for a chance to decorate your home with smart lighting prizes from Twinkly and brighten your entertainment experiences and your life.

Sleep is such an important part of our lives even though we may not enjoy getting it with so many things to do and see. Regardless, there are ways to maximize the quality of your sleep in what little time you are in bed. In this final edition of the Smarten Up series, we discuss the values of colour with sleep as well as what smart home technology you can use to help you rest and wake up refreshed better.

CES 2017 is over, but the products unveiled there could be impactful as the year goes on when they launch to market. Given the size of the show, this can’t be an exhaustive list, so here are some of the standouts that may pique your interest.

Understand the different types of baby monitors and their features, including hack-proof options and movement detection.

Smart home devices can make your day a lot easier, and there are a few different devices you will want before the holidays.

Enter this contest and you may soon be controlling most of the tech in your home right from your smart phone using the Harmony Home Hub.

The Echo Plus smart speaker gets a makeover the second time around with a whole new look, and better audio quality to match.

Google unveiled its latest batch of hardware products, with the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel Slate and Home Hub rounding out the board.

The D-Link Mini HD Wi-Fi Camera comes as a single or in a two pack, and these little cameras are a non-intrusive way to give you extra eyes at home.